KBPT

VFR

JACK BROOKS RGNL

BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR · TEXAS

Elev
14.8'
Longest RWY
6,751'12/30
Tower
06:00–22:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR22:29Z
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Before you fly into KBPT
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
06:00–22:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,014.8'
MSL · field 14.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +13 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF KBPT

Current METAR

Observed 22:29Z

KBPT 272229Z 18013G21KT 10SM SCT024 28/23 A2987 RMK AO2 T02830228
Wind
180° @ 13G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,640 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
9 NM SE
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
BPT (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALEX RUPP
Address
5000 JERRY WARE DR SUITE 100, BEAUMONT TX 77705

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO
MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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180° · 13 kt
RWY 16
165°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 165° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,015 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30120° / 300°6,751 ftCONCStandard L
16/34Favored165° / 345°5,071 ftASPH-CONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
126,751'6,751'6,508'6,508'MALSR46', tree, 1041' from thr, 618' R of cntrln, slope 18
306,751'6,751'6,751'6,751'VASI 4-box left(3°)41', tree, 1024' from thr, 529' R of cntrln, slope 20
165,070'5,070'5,070'5,070'PAPI 4-box right(3°)
345,070'5,070'5,070'5,070'VASI 4-box left(3°)

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 12
LD · CAT I
BPT
110.15
ILS OR LOC RWY 12
KBPT · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AFRT,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Bird activity is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery when the tower is closed, contact Houston Approach at 281-443-5844 to cancel IFR at 281-443-5888.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, when the tower is closed, the runway end identifier lights are on runways 16, 30, and 34. The high intensity runway lights on runways 12/30 and 16/34 are preset to medium intensity. The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is activated on runway 12 via the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 16/34The pavement classification rating value for runway 16/34 is 172 rigid dual wheel tire.Show FAA
  • 12/30The pavement classification rating value for runway 12/30 is 578 rigid single wheel tire.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 16/34The first 1000 feet of runway 16 is much darker than the remainder of the runway.Show FAA
  • 16/34The first 4271 feet of runway 34 is grooved.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · KBPT

Answer card
ICAO
KBPT
Name
JACK BROOKS RGNL
Location
BEAUMONT/PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
Elevation
14.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,014.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200
Total runways
2
Longest runway
12/30 · 6,751 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
12
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Jack Brooks Rgnl sits in Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas. Field elevation is 14.8 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 6,751 ft. Runway 16/34 is 5,071 ft. The tower is open daily from 0600 to 2200.

Runway 12 has the published ILS approach. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current Chart Supplement before you go. Jefferson County Fuel Service is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. The field sits low and close to the Gulf Coast. Expect humid air and watch performance. Bird activity is reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival.

When the tower is closed, runway end identifier lights are available on runways 16, 30 and 34. The high intensity runway lights on both runways are preset to medium. The runway 12 approach lighting system can be activated on CTAF. Runway 16/34 has a grooved section on the first 4,271 ft of runway 34. The first 1,000 ft of runway 16 is darker than the rest of the pavement. If you are new to KBPT, brief the lighting setup and the runway layout before taxi.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KBPT?
Field elevation is 14.8 ft MSL. That low elevation means the airport sits close to sea level. Plan for Gulf Coast heat and humidity.
What is the pattern altitude at Jack Brooks Rgnl?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Which runway at KBPT has the ILS?
Runway 12 has the published ILS approach. If you need current minima or notes, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure.
What are the tower hours at KBPT?
The tower is open from 0600 to 2200. Outside those hours, use the published CTAF and lighting notes in the Chart Supplement.
Which FBO is on the field at KBPT?
Jefferson County Fuel Service is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (409) 719-4950 for current service details.
Are there any runway lighting notes for night operations at KBPT?
Yes. When the tower is closed, runway end identifier lights are on runways 16, 30 and 34. The runway 12 approach lighting system is activated on CTAF.
What should a first-time pilot know about KBPT?
Bird activity is reported on and near the airport. Keep a good scan. The field is low and coastal, so expect humid conditions and plan for performance changes.
What is the longest runway at KBPT?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 6,751 ft. Runway 16/34 is 5,071 ft.

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